Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Well the elements were well and truly against us.It has snowed a little bit (12" at least) in these parts just lately and travelling has been quite stressful.I have been late for school just about every day.Heidi held her annual Open House on Sunday and Monday but the footfall was not so great due to the bad weather which is a shame as it was so lovely.My photos really don't do it justice at all.I think it was largely due to my camera having a broken screen and me running a temperature which has now developed into a nasty flu like virus which has kept me in bed for the last twenty four hours..the stress that this is causing is another post...Anyway here is a little taste of what was on offer.It was so nice to be able to buy unusual gifts.We are all having a meal and doing a secret Santa which consists of something made,something for a pound and something from a charity shop.This will be a bit of a challenge.Certainly the making bit,charity shop no problem...

Heidi's lovely lavender in beautiful vintage containers....

Linda's lovely pictures

Rosella's crocheted items and fabulous cushions

Just a quick view of the road to Scarborough which hasn't had much snow compared to the foothills of the NY Moors.I will post some really snowy pictures when fully recovered.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

It has been a bit chilly in these parts with ice and freezing fog but I love this time of year.I like to come home light the woodburner and the cinnamon candles( so you can't see the squalor that is engulfing my house now I'm back at school and still living with three men and writing school reports!!!!!!!) However,girls we must cosy up and what better way to do it than turning off the central heating in a fit of frugality -Oh,okay, turning it down a notch and hugging a hot water bottle.I love them.Does anyone out there remember Walter Hottle bottle and Harold Hare in the Playhour comic?(Don't know where that came from)

The above two were made from vintage blankets.

I am so loving this gorgeous russian doll hottie available from my online shop

﻿and her little sister the hand warmer.......

Also the first thing I do before the crossword, one episode of Scrubs and a cappucino is put on my slippers.I love these Lisbeth Dahl crocheted beauties also available online....

Oh an I nearly forgot.Further distractions from my reports....

A little disappointing this year, as last year I feel.I prefer Homes and Antiques which has some brilliant ideas for thrifty but unusual presents.I will post about this soon.

New wool for cushions......

This scarf is from Monsoon for children and belongs to one of our four year olds and I love it and am desperately trying to work out how to make it.I love the colour combination..

Have to get back to my reports so hope you are all feeling well and not getting too despondent.It's nearly the weekend.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

I had a lovely day on Saturday, yes I know it's now Thursday but it's been another hectic week...I went with Mum and Jules to the first Homespun and Vintage fair which was hosted by Cheryl and Linda and was held in the Friends Meetings House which is such a great

venue .It was very well attended and there was a lot of really lovely things to buy,from Vintage items for the home to handmade corsages and cushions and also fabric and knitting and sewing notions, jam,chutney, cakes and delicious handmade chocolates.....

This is the lovely Andrea who works at Bespoke Country Collection.She makes the loveliest cards and I am saving a very special one for my Christmas blog.So talented and very happy as she had pretty much sold everything by the end of the fair.

Quilts and cushions

Maxine ready to make a brew or two!!

Cheryl and Linda's handiwork...something for everyone....

I really wanted to take more photos to show you but it was so busy and I was too busy shopping!!Congratulations to all the girls who took part especially to Cheryl and Linda.Thanks for a lovely experience...I will show you some of my shoppoing in another post